LCAP Requirements

Under
the new funding rules, school districts are required to adopt Local
Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) that describe the actions, services
and expenditures that support student growth. The LCAP clarifies how
programs/services will be measurably improved in quantity or quality,
proportionate to the increase in funding. It also requires the
engagement of parents, staff, students and other stakeholders in the
building of the LCAP. The LCAP is a three-year plan that was adopted by
July 1, 2014, and is updated each year. The LCAP must include annual
goals in eight areas:

Student Achievement

Student Engagement

School Climate

Parent Involvement

Basic Services

Implementation of Common Core State Standards

Course Access

Other Student Outcomes

The plans must include both goals for
the school district and for each numerically significant subgroup (30
or more students for all subgroups except foster youth which is 15 or
more). The plans must specify the actions a school district will take to
achieve these goals and be aligned with the district’s annual budget.